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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22
THE TWC CR0NIES.

Those of our fellow citizens who
are left alive from the performance OF
the 1.-TWO Cronies" on Monday and
Tuesday nights, are willing to go into
court and swear that II was the best
comic opera that ever was given here.
The two cronies, Wills and IIenshaw,
were simply scandalously funny; and
from introduction to good night the
house was roaring and rattling with
laughter. Scarcely would you make
up your mind that one croney was the
funniest fellow that you ever saw,
when the other would break out In a
new place with something else that
would paralyze you, and make II i'm
possible to say which should have the
blue ribbon. May Ten Brock, too,
was jolly TO suflocation. The tableaux
and singing were gems of beauty and
ripples of melody. There is not
failure in the entire company. Every
one fitted perfectly to the cast, and
applause woll-deserved and enthusias-
tic, greeted every scene and song. 70
the play there is neither point or plot,
but it is just one continuous bubble Of
fun oil through.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22

The political outlook in Bolivar
county is anything but assuring to tho
many who had INDUCED hopes that
after the convention peace and harmony
would prevail in the Democratic house.
hold.
The fact is the two wings Of the
party are now wider apart than ever
before, and there are no encouraging
signs Of a reconciliation.
1t is well-known that Mr.. Melchior,
the Republican nominee of the Bufford
wing of the Republican party, would
be a formidable competitor against the
nominee of even q united Democracy
While we deeply deplore this state
of affairs we admit our inability to
suggest a remedy.
The Stafford men claim that the fac
that Gov. Lowry gave the commission
ers of election to the Scott men doe
not affect their standing in the least ol
their right as Democrats to stay in thu
field, while the Scott men claim tina
the Governors action baptised them a
the true Democracy.-Rosedale Leader
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22

arms contracted, his head was raised
from his breast only to fall backward,
his eyes were closed and he gave few
gasps. Chairman Estes announced
that further proceedings in the square
would be impossible, and that the dis
tinguished party would proceed to the
next appointment, the Cotton ex-
change. Judge Elicit was placed upon
the platform, his shoes removed, and all
that mortal effort and medical science
could suggest applied to bring rescusci-
tatiOn. 1t was useless, his spirit had
fed. For the time the vart concourse,
of those near enough to gather what
had occurred, lost interest in the presi-
dental movements, and the police and
the committeeman found all they
eonld do to keep them back from the
platform. His remains were conveyed
to his home on Shelby street in an ex-
press wagon, escorted by friends. His
death is supposed to have been the re-
suit Of an apopleetic fit.
III Is not generally known, Dut fresl-
dent Cleveland and the members of
his party first learned of the death Of
Judge Elicit after the train had pass
ed Bartlett. DR.. Bryan knew, he
stated from the first thai there was no
hope for the afflicted gentleman, but
acting under advice from those con-
ducting the reception, made no mon
tion of it to any one.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22
PROHIBITION.
CAROLINA, Miss, Oct I, 1887.


CAROLINA, Miss, Oct. 7, 1887.
Editor Greenville Times:
The prohibition defeat in Texas and
Tennessee ought to convince those of
Mississippi that for the present radical
measures viii not prevail. II is also
evident from the vote in the States
above named, that the prohibition
strength lies in rural distriets-cities
and towns casting large majorities
against it. There is reason for this ;
and in this reason suggestion that
may lead to remedy for the evil that
may satisfy both parties. Why not
contine the sale of liquor to incorpora-
ted cities, where the police can pre-
serve order and protect the citizen
from the drunken rowdyism so char
aeteristic Of rural districts, especially
among the lower elements of society.
Provision should also be made for a
more effective police force when liquor
is sold in Incorporated towns and
cities. In this way crime could be
more easily suppressed and entirely
prevented by vigilance Of the officers
of the law. A general law preventing
sale of liquor except in Incorporated
towns and cities would concentrate the
sale within protected limits, and much
of the crimo etc. that is now COM
planned Of as resulting from whisky,
could be more thoroughly guarded
against by the police force of such
towns and cities In this way much
of present opposition to anti-liquor
legislation would cease, aud those who
like their "toddy" could go to the
town and get It,
In this way much Of the present
habits of imbibing would cease, for
very few ordinary drinking people
would ride so far to obtain liquor. 1t
may be argued that to do this would
break up the business of country stores,
and concentrate their business in towns
and cities. While that would be pro.
per and right, the advantage to those
in the country would be manifold. II
would give them better class of Gus
toners and far moro pleasant bust
ness. To cities and towns prop orl!
bolong the trading business of the
country and concentration of capita
at those places will bring about com
petition, and this will give us bette
advantages for obtaining our money
worth besides furnishing good loca
markets for farm production. Thi
disposition OF tho liquor question vii
be more satisfactory to the majorit
than prohibition and win remove |
cause for partisan outburst and cumity
{ between neighbors.
am in favor of prohibition, but no
, as party measure, or ono possessing
f the least political Significance, for pc
litically itbccomcs disturbing clemen
? that win lead to evils which may pos
sibly exceed those we desire to correct
Respectfully,
w H. CatIrNq
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22
The Talking Machine.

A machine that is intended to take
the place of private secretaries and
shorthand writers generally will be
put on the market next month. II is
the perfected phonograph ofthe wizard
of Melno Park. The new machine will
be smaller than the ordinary type
writer, and will be sold at retail for
about Sf00. The Edison Company has
a factory in Bloomington, where the
machines are being made. The COM
rany claims that the machine will re-
produce the voice so clearly and &C.
curately that the words cannot be mis-
understood. The owner of the ma
chine merely has to talk into 1t as be
would into a telephone, and when he
is through his typewriter can ungrind
bis remarks and materialize them OF
papers.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22

Mr.. J. II. Hates, OF PIttsburg, Is now
in New York with patent for a new
means of propelling steamers. lie has
a working model Of a boat in which he
uses the wheels or propelling power of
the boat TO support it. lie claims that
his boat can run at the rate of mile
a minute, and that owing to her great
velocity, the boat will practically run
on the surface Of the water, thus en-.
abling the boat to carry from one-third
to one-sixth of its weight in passengers
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22
Special TO Times-Democrat.

Jackson, Oct. 1.-THE October term
of the Supreme Court of Mississippi
began this morning with Justices Ar
mold and Campbell on the bench, Chief
Justice Cooper being absent on ac-
count of sickness. The docket for the
First District was taken up and the
call proceeded with. A number of
cases were submitted, some of which
were argued orally.
The argument of the two cases ex
parte Hamilton and Eubanks, was set
for next Monday, the 9th instant.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22
Proceedings Board Of Supervisors
SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER ~.

Present; N. Goldstein, President /;
Thos. Worthington, j. w. Scott, 5. r..
Swain, members; W. L. Hunt, Sheriff,
c. NJ. johnson, Clerk.
Licenses to retail liquor granted to
Jonas Goodman, Leesburg
J. $. Holly, Helm Station
Jones Il Kinds, Stonevillo
5. w. Gidden, Chatham
T. H. Davis, Winterville
n. n. sp%i,pSrel'fi' SgispoTS' Arcola
&c. caperton, GlSalaaS GreenasId
Black bayou bridge made a part Of
road No. 9.
Bid of w. II. Grayitt & Co. for
building bridge across Deer creek at
Stoneville for 1925 accepted.
Bids ordered advertised for build
ing bridge across Walnut bayou ON
road No. %.
CLAIMS ALLOWED.
S. Archer supt. education, $l33 SO
j. NJ. Page, lumber, ZIG 90
J. A. Stinson, pauper account 90
L. Il. Leflorc, road juror, Q 90
Jack Estes repairing Stoneville
bridge, 90
Sexton Il Hexter, lumber 29 go
G. NJ. Johnson, making two
copies personal roll 1887 100 90
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS.
Thos. Worthington, 20 miles, SO so
J. W. Scott, 80 +" 60
5. II. Swain, 20 " 90
Sheriff, 90
Clerk, 90
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22
4 oentleman hunting for land in Da-

a gentleman hunting Tor land IN Da-
kota came across a boarded-up claim
shanty with half dozen boards across
the door, npon which were the follow
ing touched Inscriptions "Four miles
from a nayber. Sixty miles frcm a
postofs. Twenty-Five miles from a
raleroad. A hundred and atey from
timber. $50 feet from water. God
bless our home. We have gone east to
spend the winter with my wife's folks.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22
OFFICE RULES
aInaCnIrIInH Irnu.-

One year, in advance. a. ~
Any subscriber desiring his paperdfs-
continued VIII please notify us promptly.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22
CASH NOTICE.

hereafter | shall conduct my
BUSINESS OH a STRICTLY CASH
isis, and make no time sale to
ss,"yone. s,aye J. II. LEAvENwoRTH.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22
NO. "a
FOR SALE.

Two small houses, one on Alexander
Avenue near compress. and one on
Broadway. VIII be sold cheap.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22
Rangers Notice
The state of Mississippi.

The state of Mississippi,
Washington County.
Taken up by Junlus Young, on the
premises Of W. Il. Hunt. on October 3D.,
1887. one SORREL TEXAS MARE,
aged or years, 10 hands high, blaze
face, one stocking foot behind, Texas
brand on left flank. Appraised ut SIS.
The owner Of the above described
estray Is hereby notified to come forward
prove property, pay charges and take II
away, or 1t will be dealt with as the law
directs. w. 4. SMITH,
Octlj-nl3. Coroner and Ranger.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22

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bal or written. for job work, advertising,
OF subscription. must be accompanied BY
the cash. Accounts OF regular eustO-
mers due and presented the LIST OF each
month.
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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22
Us DU NHUo5 NTVW Iii
Bayou Sara, La, Aug. 1S, 1887.

Mr.. J. d. McGehec is fully compe-
tent and warranted to advise his fellow
planters as he does through the Mis-
sisippi Valley Farmer. Twenty years
ago with the land owning class of the
whole South, he undertook and entered
upon the devious and difficult task of
dealing with the changed and chaotic
conditions cnyironing planting in the
negro districts. Upon farm neither
better nor worse than that of the thous-
ands who have become impoverished
in cotton raising, he has wrought out
the problem to successful solution
lie has fully proved and tested the
truth and merit ofall that he commends
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22
srvTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
..,,,,t Attoney-v. s PARISH.
II RanresantatIxss.

#sisufef Aft9luei- . ---A--
For Representatives.
,pRTLL. 1T. CASEY,
WI. HARRIS.
,srf-W Z. HUM
Es.ucsry Clsrk-o- NJ JOHNSON.
- elerk-JAs. G. MARSHALL.
fressurer-JSo. P. FiNLAf'
A ..ss.or-M. RACHELAAE.
--vgror-H. K JOHNSON.
4 r-,oner and Ranger-W. H. BARBER
For Board Supervisors.
Dlstriet-s NJ SPENCER.
pl.triet-w. W WORTHINGTOS.
1, nistriet-N. GOLDSTEIS.
IN Dlstriet-J. D. SMITH.
n;..r,et-WILLIAM WOOD.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22
TEXAS PONIES.

In about ten days | will receive
and offer for sale two ear loads
of choice Texas Ponies. Close
prices for HARD CASH.
sept-24tf j. B. BELL.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22

EHnlTTIvT to be made Cut this out and
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@'@ that will start you In business
which will bring Won In more m0neyright awaJ
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ages. Something new that just coins money
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not needed This is one of the genuine, impor-
tant chances Of iilstime Those who arc ann
bitious and rntcrprising will not delay. Grand
outfit free. Address TRuE s Co., Augusta,
Maine Feb. ~.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1887-10-22

Larger advertisements. quarterly, half
yearly and yearly,
Contracted for at Liberal Rates.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-07-08
REPORTER.

Mr.. EDIToR:-It was our pleasure
to be at Whiteville on the LIST inst,
at the closing exercises ofProt. Man
loves school. We arrived too la e
to witness the morning exercises;
but not too late to enjoy the sumptu-
Gus lepast prepared by the ladies of
Whiteville and vicinity. The after
noon was devote ] to the reading of
essays, description of those present,
which served to amuse as we'll as to
show the training they haYe receiv-
ed in the use of language through
the medium of the pen.
After these exercises were over
the people dispersed to await tn
most interesting part of the program
1.-THE concert. AT s o'clock the
house was solidly filled with people,
from the crying size to the oldest
man in the 4th district. The pro :.
gram consisted of Rotations, charades
and calls theniq drill The recita~
lions by the pupils reflected much
credit upon themselves and their
teacher The charades were we'll
acted and much enjoyed by the
audience, The drill in calisthenics,
which was conducted by Miss
Mamie Robertson was a perfect sue
cess. The girls in the drill spoke
volumes for themselves as we'll as
their instructress. All were highly
pleased unless 1t was some young
man whose best girl did not present
her luminous face thatit might shed
that halo which renders things most
enjoyable to such fellows. Or per-
chance some visitor had to sit OH
the steps at / O'Clock and wait for
tie young ledies fellow in the rar-
lor to bury the thoughts and tears
of single blessedness, and build a
castle for the future before the visl-
tor could retire. But upon the
whole the concert was a success. We
wish WhIteville with it's Railroad
prospects bright future spiritually
and financially.
School opens the End Monday in
with Prof w. r Nam
love for its worthy principal. May
success crown him IN his noble work
and may a thorough intellectual
and moral culture be the reward of
those who are laboring in his charge. |
VISITOR.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-07-08
! XYsTERIocs OPERATION.
NEAL Dow.

| came upon a party OF girls en-
gagged in a mysterious operation,
says correspondent. One had her
dress sleeves off, and another was
applying pieces of wet cloth to her
arms.
whats the matter with Maria?
Rheumatism in her back?" 1 asked.
"Mercy, no; we are trying sam
pies for our SUITS" returned one Of
them.
I was mysti6ed. Girl No. 8 was
stopping a piece of white wool ma
terial up and down in a washbowl,
She squeezed 1t out, and removing
the other wet rag, spread this fresh
piece over Maria's arm. Maria shud-
dered. The girls all stood around,
No. 8 exclaimed: Chat shows
through beautifully. You can see
Maiia's pink complexion just as
plainl"
"That's the seventy~five cent
piece, amt it?" asked Maria.
"Yes. dear; and this Is the one
you can't see a thing through-that
fifty-cent stuff
Then it came out. The sweet
buds of innocence were decidin Q
about the materials for their bath
ing suits, and the one that "showed
through" was the one selected.
"Why, it's lovely" said girl No.
2; "you can see the mole On Mar ia 5
arm. Ma wants me to have blue
fannel-as if there was any fun in
blue fannelI You just see if the men
ever pay any attention to blue fan
mel. say they don't"
"Pve been thinking" museo the
quiet miss, who had not spoken be-
fore, chow pink nuns valling made
double would look?"
"Not nice at all, answered Maria
"cream white is best" Then one
own pink arms show through. ].
don't konw what Annie will do, any
way. She's just chocolate color un~
der her sleeves; she'll come cut like
a muIa ito"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-07-08
THE Nations fourth.

The morning of the Fourth opens
ed up threatenmgly. Along the
Western sky were dark forcbodlngs.
But later on our country's breezes
brushed away the clouds, and left
the sky of our nation Unlocked by
mist or shadow.
Our young America" rose with
the rising sun. Their faces were
merry with expectancy. Their bosoms
swelled with pride as they revolved
The thought that they are the COM
ing citizens of this great Republic.
When they met, their greetings
abounded with sentiment and feeling
that indicated their regard for the
day ana their devotion to their
country. The little boy We'd with
the older Joy, and the older boy
with the man, and all rejoiced to-
gether-as was the custom in days
gone--that the nations natal day
had again dawned, a reminder of the
past and on augurer of tie future.
Mt a business house swung open
its doors. The marts of trade yield
ed silent obeisance, while streets and
groves and public rendezvous re-
sounded with the peals of merry
Voices. Many of our gallant beaux
and lovely bellies crowded hacks,
bugg;es, and wagons and went out
to Beach Ridge in Hatchie bottom
to celebrate the day. They spread
a feast of picnics and knick knacks
beneath the shady boughs, and rev.
eled in genuine epicurean style.
The commercial boys of the town
had made preparation for a fraternal
serving of baked shote and lamb at
noon tide. At neon it came. A
small glass of Prohibition appetizer
had set up a rage fer delicious viands
The McNeal building on Main St.
was the chosen place. Capt. Her
man Meyerheim superintended at
fairs. The savory meats, dripping
with oily sweetness, and scattering
rich fragrance came in abundance
Many of our visiting friends were
guests Of the boys.
The night of the Fourth rang
with anthems of patriotic strains.
The boys serenaded the city, ana
everybody felt good. We ought to
have these national relreshiugs each
year. They incline the mind to love
and revere the birth aud history of
our glorious Republic.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-07-08
EVANSVILLE BULLETS.

Crop prospects, IN this vicinity are
flattering. Cotton IS especially good,
and corn also.
Farmers are IN better spirits than
we have known them to be for
| years, and they expect a large yield
of cotton and corn with continued
favorable weather.
We are pushing the Wheel in
this part of the country. Evansville
Wheel numbers abont 50. Several
petitions in for membership. | am
proud to say to brother Wheele,s
through your valuable paper that the
grand and noble principles of thG
Agricultural Wheel are deepening
and widening. Some who thought
at first that the trade house was all
that was in it, after due considera-
ton, now see that the trade~house is
a very small part of Wheelerism.
We are locking forward to grander
and higher achievements, and if
we viii but stand together as band
of brethren, the day Is not far dis
tant when our influence will be felt
far and wide.
The Methodist circuit rider preach
ed at Evansville, Sunday, July the
3rd. DR.. 1. H. Hornsby, M. H
JernIgan, and others present took up
sub scriptions to defray the expen-
SEES of Rev. G, G. Mcdaniel, D. D.,
to Jackson, Tenn, to look after our
interest in the Paducah. Jackson d
Ship Island Railroad via Evansville.
The Prohibition question is high
in this vicinity, and the voters are
going to pole their votes IN its favor.
The distinguished A. J, Swinebrla d
Of Bolivar. will deliver us a lecture
on that subject at Evansville, Satur-
day night, 18th inst. Everybody
invited to come and hear him.
There is an alligator in Hatchie
River below the John Mitchell
farm. lie has Ueen seen ts catch
several hogs. A few days since
Isaac Baker, Jr. aad his brother,
Mead, were crossing said river in
a canoe with some hogs, when it came
very near capsizing the canoe. So
frightened was Isaac that he dropped
the paddle, but his brother being
more brave took 1t up and padded
to shore.
am a reader OF the Bulletin, one
Of the best papers l ever read, and
/ say, Hurrah for the Bulletin.
Success to the Bulletin and its no.
bic Editor.
REPORTER.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-07-08

This is the way Col. r. @. In
gersoll expresses himself in regard
to the alleged struggle between
capital and labor: Here is a shoe
shop: One man in the shop is al
ways busy at work during the day
always industrious. In the evening
he goes counting some good, nice
girl. There are FIVE other men in
the shop who don't do any such
thing, They spend tEeir evenings
in dissipation. The first young man
by and by, cuts out these Others and
gets a boot and shoe store OF his own.
Then he marries the girl. Soon
he is able to take his wife out to
ride Of an evening. The five labor
ers, his former companions, who
see him ndulging in this luxury,
retire to neighboring saloon and
pass resolution that there is an
eternal struggle between capital and
labor.